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Yes, they should have to pay for an extra seat since they take up more then one seat
56
78.87%
No, that's not right, it's not their fault.
8
11.27%
I can't decide!
7
9.86%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll
How do you guys feel about overweight airplane passengers?
04-17-2009, 06:22 AM
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<- fat guy.
It's a fine line. If you're big enough that you're taking up a part of another seat, you're affecting someone else who paid full price if they're next to you - you should have to account for that. However, how do you decide when someone's too big? I've met people a foot shorter than me that probably weigh 70 pounds less than I do and take up way more space.....but if you put a weight limit, you're going to screw tall people just as much. I think there has to be a line drawn, but I wouldn't want to be the one doing it.
FWIW, I'm a 300lb 6 footer who DD's in a Recaro SRD.....some big peoples are built differently
And if you disagree, sigma pi, Xevious and I will eat your family.
It's a fine line. If you're big enough that you're taking up a part of another seat, you're affecting someone else who paid full price if they're next to you - you should have to account for that. However, how do you decide when someone's too big? I've met people a foot shorter than me that probably weigh 70 pounds less than I do and take up way more space.....but if you put a weight limit, you're going to screw tall people just as much. I think there has to be a line drawn, but I wouldn't want to be the one doing it.
FWIW, I'm a 300lb 6 footer who DD's in a Recaro SRD.....some big peoples are built differently
And if you disagree, sigma pi, Xevious and I will eat your family.
What happened to the V5/6 seats?
04-17-2009, 08:23 AM
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I think they should have a FAT BOX. Just like they have to check your carry on to see if it fits under the seat or in the over head. They should have a airplane seat in a glass case. If you can sit in the seat without problems ,,, You get a one ticket seat. If you cant sit in the seat without all us laughing then you get to buy two seats.
it's like the painted line at the amusement park, if you're not THIS tall, you can't ride...
04-17-2009, 08:28 AM
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They still sat stupid high compared to the Recaro.....super comfortable, but I just couldn't get used to it after a few weeks. I kept them in the family, though - Kevin (nee BAN SUVS) up in Reno is putting them back in an RS where they belong (and it's actually CupertinoSteve's old car, hehe).
The wagon now has a Recaro SRD for the passenger side as well.
The wagon now has a Recaro SRD for the passenger side as well.
04-17-2009, 08:54 AM
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Just watch what happens, the airlines will get the OK to charge double- then they'll start making the seats narrower and narrower to where more than half the population won't fit in them.
PS I think you will especially appreciate Recaro's, Daniel
PS I think you will especially appreciate Recaro's, Daniel
04-17-2009, 09:09 AM
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+ 1 on the fat box. I however voted no I dont think they should be charged. I was thinking more if you couldnt fit in the fat box you get two seats free but the fat box is there to keep people from abusing the two free seats.
Fat people go through enough ridicule as it is so anything to be a little more accomodating. So yea put a curtain around the fat box......but have a hidden camera though cause that would be some funny ish
Fat people go through enough ridicule as it is so anything to be a little more accomodating. So yea put a curtain around the fat box......but have a hidden camera though cause that would be some funny ish
04-17-2009, 09:22 AM
#57
<- fat guy.
It's a fine line. If you're big enough that you're taking up a part of another seat, you're affecting someone else who paid full price if they're next to you - you should have to account for that. However, how do you decide when someone's too big? I've met people a foot shorter than me that probably weigh 70 pounds less than I do and take up way more space.....but if you put a weight limit, you're going to screw tall people just as much. I think there has to be a line drawn, but I wouldn't want to be the one doing it.
FWIW, I'm a 300lb 6 footer who DD's in a Recaro SRD.....some big peoples are built differently
And if you disagree, sigma pi, Xevious and I will eat your family.
It's a fine line. If you're big enough that you're taking up a part of another seat, you're affecting someone else who paid full price if they're next to you - you should have to account for that. However, how do you decide when someone's too big? I've met people a foot shorter than me that probably weigh 70 pounds less than I do and take up way more space.....but if you put a weight limit, you're going to screw tall people just as much. I think there has to be a line drawn, but I wouldn't want to be the one doing it.
FWIW, I'm a 300lb 6 footer who DD's in a Recaro SRD.....some big peoples are built differently
And if you disagree, sigma pi, Xevious and I will eat your family.
yes all the mods are fat haha
